To blog tour or to influencer tour, that is the question! The biggest hurdle when promoting your book is getting it into the hands of readers who will enjoy it. And where else to turn to but the wonderful World Wide Web? There are thousands of voracious readers on the internet posting reviews to social […]
Lit Happens
Industry Interview with the Teen Services Coordinator at Chicago Public Library, Rachel Strolle
For our 2024 blog series, we’re highlighting industry professionals to find out more about their time in the book world. Follow along for insight on what catches a reviewer’s interest, things to avoid when pitching a media outlet, what librarians are searching for and more. Today, we’re chatting with Rachel Strolle. She is the Teen […]
Prolific Broadway theater producer challenges narrative of traditional publishing with innovative cyber fiction novel
NEW YORK CITY – From Michael Wolk, an innovative New York theater producer and creator, comes the unique and immersive new interactive e-novel “DevilsGame” (Nov. 19, 2024) that’s not just bending genres — it’s recreating the very essence of the ebook format. Enter cyber fiction — a story set in the recent past, formatted for […]
Books Forward Authors in the Media: October 2024
What can we say, Books Forward authors are always going, going, going! We’re excited to feature some of our authors and their recent media wins. Clay Shwab talks about this origin of George Dickel Whiskey in this Jewish Journal article. Dr. Eichin Chang-Lim discusses how to navigate sensitive subjects with your kids for L.A. Parent. […]
Mean Girls day book recs
Happy Mean Girls day, one and all. Every year on Oct. 3, we come together to celebrate the most important of holidays, brought to you by Lindsay Lohan’s glorious comeback and Renee Rapp’s unearthly pipes. And you know we’re gonna celebrate with a list of book recommendations. If you like the backstabbing cliques, try The […]
Standalone in award-winning spy series brings a thrilling murder mystery to the Big Easy
LOUISIANA – Mel Harrison’s news standalone novel in his award-winning Alex Boyd spy series, “Crescent City Carnage” (October 22, 2024) by Mel Harrison, takes special agent Alex Boyd and his wife Rachel Smith on another thrilling hunt after only a day into their long-awaited vacation to New Orleans. When the couple goes to join their […]
Fall movie releases and book recs, part 1
I feel like there are more good movies coming out this fall than there have been in quite some time, or maybe I’m just paying more attention lately! If one of these new releases caught your eye and you’re looking for a book with the same vibe, we have a list for you! And keep […]
May the Odds Be Ever in Your Favor: Getting Noticed by the Celeb Book Club Holy Trinity
If you’re a reader (or alive and breathing on planet Earth) then you’ll be familiar with the three most powerful celebs in terms of book recommendations – Reese Witherspoon, Jenna Bush-Hager, and Oprah Winfrey. You’ve probably observed the overnight celebrity effect that any of these women can have on debut novelists to seasoned authors. Their […]
Designing an eye-catching book cover from start to finish
Author Nancy McCabe interviews cover designer Maryann Appel about the process of designing a book cover. The cover of my young adult novel Vaulting Through Time was designed by Maryann Appel, who designs all of the book covers for CamCat Publishing. I was impressed by the range of designs that she creates — and, in […]
What makes a good pitch?
Whether you plan on marketing your book on your own or hiring help from a professional, you’ve likely heard of the importance of “the pitch.” What on earth is a “pitch” and why does it matter for your marketing and publicity efforts? A pitch is how you describe your book to influential people, to pique […]